Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:50pm on 18 Feb 2026,Wednesday International
Tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply increased. A report by Axios said a US strike could happen within weeks. A White House official put the chances at 90 percent. The report said any action may last for weeks. It may involve joint operations with Israel. Israeli officials said they are preparing for possible conflict within days. US fighter jets have moved toward the Middle East. Iran has started military drills in the region. Despite the threats, nuclear talks continue in Geneva. Both sides say diplomacy is still open. Fears of a wider regional war are growing.
